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Atalanta vs Bologna Match Preview: Serie A Clash on 17 May 2026

Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Atalanta sit 7th on 58 points with a goal difference of 16, while Bologna are 8th on 52 points with a goal difference of 2. The fixture has not started yet and there is no previous scoreline to report.

Atalanta Availability

Atalanta face significant defensive absences.

  • L. Bernasconi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • I. Hien (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension.
  • O. Kossounou (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • G. Scalvini (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • B. Djimsiti (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

In attack, key contributors remain available. N. Krstović has 10 goals and 5 assists, while G. Scamacca has 10 goals and 1 assist in Serie A, preserving Atalanta’s main scoring threat.

Bologna Availability

Bologna also have issues at the back.

  • K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
  • J. Lucumi (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension.
  • M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • N. Casale (Calf Injury) is doubtful.

In the final third, leading attacker R. Orsolini, with 9 goals and 1 assist, is available and expected to shoulder much of Bologna’s offensive responsibility.

Impact Summary

Both teams are heavily hit in defensive areas, potentially opening up a high-chance game. Atalanta retain a combined 20 league goals from Krstović and Scamacca, while Bologna rely strongly on Orsolini’s 9-goal output to keep pace.